Chapter 141 - 140: She’s One of Us (Second Update)

Chapter 141: Chapter 140: She’s One of Us (Second Update)

As a guest, Xu Jing naturally couldn’t wait directly in the host’s room.

After Young Madam Zhao left, the maid Yuyi, who was specially left behind by Young Madam Zhao, led Xu Jing to a side room to wait and even brought her some hot tea and snacks. Worried that Xu Jing would get bored waiting, Young Madam Zhao also had Yuyi bring a few miscellaneous books from their study for Xu Jing to browse through if she felt bored.

Xu Jing couldn’t help but smile as she looked at the varied types of books in front of her.

Young Madam Zhao had a warm heart. Although Xu Jing was just a doctor providing her with treatment, Young Madam Zhao treated her sincerely. A person like this, it’s no wonder she could overlook the so-called family prestige, accept Wang Wuniang from a small place, and become depressed at her death, ultimately exhausting her own health.

She randomly picked up a travel book to read when suddenly a sound of footsteps came from outside. Xu Jing looked up and saw Zhao Jingming walking to the doorway and couldn’t help but raise her eyebrows in inquiry.

Zhao Jingming didn’t enter but stood at the door, cleared his throat lightly, and said, "You... does Yanci know you’re here?"

Xu Jing was slightly surprised, looking at him in confusion.

Why would Xiao Yi need to know she was here?

Seeing Xu Jing’s expression, Zhao Jingming realized he had asked a silly question. But knowing Xu Jing was here, he felt he couldn’t just leave her alone, so he cleared his throat again and said, "Yanci and Jingchen will both be here at today’s banquet. If you get bored staying here and want to go to the front, but don’t want to trouble my sister, you can come to us. Hmm... Though we can’t take you around everywhere, we can still send someone to accompany you..."

Clicking his tongue, he wondered what he was saying!

This young lady was quite opinionated now. Before she was willing to reconcile with Yanci or return to her identity as Xu Siniang, they couldn’t openly do anything for her.

Xu Jing, looking at his frustrated expression, couldn’t help but smile softly, "I understand Zhao Liulang cares for me, but don’t worry, I can take care of myself. Zhao Liulang, just go attend the banquet."

Perhaps influenced by Young Madam Zhao, she suddenly found Zhao Liulang to be quite warm and lovable.

Once he acknowledged someone, he’d treat them as his own and give his wholehearted care.

Caught in his intentions by Xu Jing, Zhao Jingming blushed, appearing a bit embarrassed, and turned his head slightly, saying, "Anyway, remember we’re all here. You don’t need to feel awkward staying here. If anyone bullies you, come find us anytime. Yanci might be busy these days and could arrive late, but you can find me and Jingchen just the same."

Saying this, he turned and left with big strides.

Shortly after, Yuyi’s surprised voice came from outside, "Zhao Liulang, why are you back?"

"Ahem, I left something here and came back to get it. I’m leaving now."

Evidently, Zhao Jingming ran into Yuyi, who was busy outside earlier.

Xu Jing didn’t mind and, with a chuckle, lowered her head to continue reading her book.

With the books for company, the waiting wasn’t too tough for Xu Jing, and soon an hour passed. Xu Jing had finished the travel book in her hand.

Young Madam Zhao’s courtyard was in the deepest part of the residence, so even though many people had arrived at the Song Mansion tonight, from Xu Jing’s position, she could only faintly hear the noise, which had a serene quality amidst the clamor.

Xu Jing put down the book she’d finished, stretched lazily, and picked up a piece of osmanthus cake in front of her, taking a bite.

She had already mentally prepared to wait for quite a while tonight. A grand banquet like this ending within two hours would be considered early.

After finishing the osmanthus cake and taking a sip of hot tea, she wiped her hands and was about to pick up another travel book.

From outside, there came a sudden rush of footsteps, followed by Yuyi’s surprised call, "Young Madam, why are you back?"

"Is Doctor Xu inside? I urgently need to see Doctor Xu."

"She is. Doctor Xu is in the second side room on the right."

Xu Jing was slightly startled, instinctively standing up, only to see Young Madam Zhao hurriedly come in. Seeing Xu Jing about to salute, she quickly stopped her, "No need for such formalities, I have an urgent request and hope Doctor Xu can come with me to see a patient."

Xu Jing frowned slightly.

So sudden?

And Young Madam Zhao clearly seemed to have slipped away from the banquet briefly. She couldn’t help but ask, "Is it an urgent illness of one of the guests attending the banquet?"

Young Madam Zhao bit her lip and shook her head, "No, the person isn’t at the banquet. Time is short, please follow me, Doctor Xu. I’ll explain as we go."

After saying this, not waiting for Xu Jing to respond, she quickly turned and walked out.

Xu Jing only hesitated for a moment before following her.

Soon, she realized that the direction Young Madam Zhao took wasn’t towards the front courtyard of the Song Mansion but to the back door!

Connecting this with Young Madam Zhao’s words that the person to be seen was not at the banquet, Xu Jing gradually formed a thought. Perhaps the person wasn’t even at the Song Mansion?

Her speculation was soon confirmed. Young Madam Zhao led her straight out the back door, where on the quiet, moonlit street, a modest carriage was already parked.

Xu Jing wanted to ask something, but Young Madam Zhao had already boarded the carriage. With no choice, she followed.

As soon as she was seated, the carriage began to move. Looking at the obviously anxious and dazed Young Madam Zhao across from her, Xu Jing was silent for a moment, then softly said, "Young Madam Zhao, can you tell me now who the patient is?"

Young Madam Zhao suddenly snapped back to reality, looked apologetically at Xu Jing, and said, "Doctor Xu must find this sudden. I did too. I didn’t expect... I didn’t expect Mrs. Yu’s illness to have worsened to this extent."

Xu Jing was startled.

Mrs. Yu?

Seeing Xu Jing’s confused expression, Young Madam Zhao explained, "Mrs. Yu is Wang Wuniang’s mother. Though I haven’t told you in detail about Wang Wuniang, you might have heard of her. Wang Wuniang was my close friend, whom I always called Zhen. Six months ago, she was brutally murdered..."

When Young Madam Zhao reached this point, her eyes quickly turned red, but she soon regained her composure and continued, "After learning of Zhen’s death, Mrs. Yu was devastated. At that time, Mrs. Yu was still pregnant, and due to the shock, she had a premature delivery. Thankfully, both mother and child were safe. However, Mrs. Yu’s health has been poor ever since. Three months ago, she requested to stay at a Wang Family country house for recuperation.

Originally, I invited her to my son’s birthday banquet today, but she couldn’t come due to her health. Just now, as I was entertaining guests, a maid by Mrs. Yu’s side suddenly came to me, saying that Mrs. Yu’s condition had worsened, and that she seemed to be on the verge of dying...

Because I invited Zhen to enjoy the snow that day, and she got into such an accident, I can’t shirk responsibility for Mrs. Yu’s current state. I know that even if I take Doctor Xu there, we might not save Mrs. Yu, but I... I can’t just stand by and watch her go like this..."

Xu Jing’s eyebrows slightly furrowed.

The impact of that incident on Young Madam Zhao was evidently quite significant.

Gently, Xu Jing said, "This isn’t Young Madam Zhao’s fault; it’s the fault of the one who murdered Wang Wuniang. Rest assured, Young Madam Zhao, I will do my best to diagnose Mrs. Yu."

Young Madam Zhao, her eyes red, nodded and said hoarsely, "Thank you, Doctor Xu."

After that, Young Madam Zhao said nothing more. She lowered her head in a daze, lost in her thoughts.

The carriage moved quickly. While in the city, because the city roads were relatively smooth, the ride was steady. Once outside, the carriage grew bumpy.

And perhaps because the road was too bumpy, Xu Jing suddenly felt a bit dizzy.

Since arriving here, her alertness had been significantly heightened. After realizing her condition didn’t improve even after applying her cooling oil, and her dizziness continued to worsen, she became immediately aware of something amiss and quickly looked at Young Madam Zhao opposite her.